What Are the Must-See Things to Do in Raleigh?

17 Pope House Museum

The Pope House Museum in downtown Raleigh sits a few blocks from the Capitol. With over 3000 artifacts, the museum offers a glimpse into the life of a prominent African American family that lived in the Raleigh area during the early 1900s. The interesting artifacts include Dr. W.T. Pope's father's freedman papers, voter registration card, and physician's bag from the Spanish-American War. Educational programs at the museum focus on local history, with many based on current exhibits.